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From Food Apartheid to Food Power: How Crop Swap LA Is Reclaiming South LA’s Right to Eat Well

As food insecurity surges in LA, Crop Swap LA founder Jamiah Hargins is turning front yards into micro-farms—and reclaiming health and justice for South LA communities.
05/27/2025
Bill Releford

How a Black-Owned Farm Fights Against Food Apartheid in Los Angeles

Dr. Bill Releford is leading Bloom Ranch to address health disparities within the Black community in Los Angeles County.
05/23/2025
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BET Current: What's on Your Plate?

Black California farmers discuss why it's essential to eat healthy and how food deserts affect communities.
05/22/2025

Black, Minority Farmers Sue Government For Breach Of Contract

The lawsuit alleges that the government broke a promise to compensate them for many decades of racial discrimination.
10/14/2022

Black Farmers Association President Says Food Shortage Is Near, Warns Biden

‘We’re going to see empty food shelves in the coming months,’ BFA head John Boyd predicts.
07/21/2022
WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 07: U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) speaks during a news conference at the U.S. Capitol January 7, 2021 in Washington, DC. Sen. Graham condemned the pro-Trump mob’s action of storming the Capitol the day before. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

National Black Farmers Association Demand Apology From Lindsey Graham

Graham sparked outrage with COVID bill comments.
03/16/2021

Black Farmer's Viral Facebook Post Reveals the Hypocritical Racism of 'Nervous White Women in Yoga Pants'

"It isn't Richard Spencer calling the cops on me."
05/24/2017
Teacher Student: “Santa Is White”

Bring That Week Back: Teacher Tells Black Student "Santa Is White"

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Does President Obama Owe You Anything?

Political observers discuss Obama's impact on Blacks.
05/28/2013

Black Farmers Leader Strikes Back at New York Times "Hatchet Job"

John Boyd says Times unfairly portrays Pigford settlement.
05/07/2013

Black Farmers Still Waiting for Money From $1.2 Billion Settlement

Lawyers hope funds will be released next month.
03/18/2013